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Gawler Blogging Basics & NAC

This Thursday ALIA is coming to Gawler! The event is being held at the TAFE Gawler campus, 43 High St. Gawler, South Australia.

A Blogging Basics 101 workshop is being held from 5 - 6pm followed by the ALIA National Advisory Congress (NAC).

If you have already registered to attend the event, your in-box will have received an invitation to become a author for this blog. We encourage you to make your account active, which will enable you to contribute to this blog.

Tip: Previously, when we have invited people to post, they have experienced problems responding to the e-mail. Often this is due to the computer restrictions placed on the computer system within your work environment. If this occurs attempt to activate your account on a public access area or at home.

Thinking of attending the workshop and NAC event but haven't sent an RSVP? There is still time. Please contact Jeannine Hooper

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 27th September 2007, 6:00 pm.

Being able to write...

Blogs have a number of purposes. As the creator, you need to decide on its purpose. There are 100's of links to websites that tell you how to blog. They are quite similar to each other. For more just search for "Blogging tips" in any search engine. Here are a few that I viewed

• Avinash Kaushik share his experiences Top ten blogging tips and insights from a novice blogger
• Top 10 weblog ethics (About.com)
• Sharon Housley shares her tips on FeedForAll

However, those of you who like a short version read the tips by Paul Caplin

Workshop details - when, where and what!

As Helen said, this blog will be used in a practical hands-on workshop called Blogging Basics 101 which will show you:

• How to set up a blog for yourself or your library
• How to take your first steps into blogging by contributing to joint or community blogs
• Some great ideas and examples from library bloggers across Australia, including the range of blogging software you can choose from

WHEN: Wednesday November 8th
WHERE: Computer Training Room, Level 1, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide (map)
TIME: 5:30pm for 6:00 - 7:30
COST: $5.00 ALIA members, $6.00 Non-ALIA members
Refreshments and PD certificate provided (this event earns 2 PD points in the ALIA PD Scheme)
RSVP to Fiona Butcher by Friday 3rd November

Proudly presented by ALIA SA

This is a great opportunity to "play" with blogging technology and discuss your questions or ideas with colleagues in a fun environment. If you already contribute to a personal or library blog, please come along and share your experiences with others!